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Tuesday, 2 September 2014

Cascading Sunflower Drawers

A very good afternoon to you all. I hope you are all having a good day:)

Well I am now on day 2 of the 4 Day Deal and I really am having a fun time...if you watched this mornings show with Dean you would have seen that Dean put me on the spot with the reading of the emails.... what did you think to my presenting skills? ummm I think I had better stick to the crafting :)

Thank you for all of your emails. I have been overwhelmed by your support and well done to those of you that have won a card:)

So today I am going to share the altered drawers with you...After making my 20th + card I really needed to create something a little different and these drawers have been sitting in my craft room for almost a year. This collection is great for a project like this:) This project got my crafting mojo back on track.

Before adding any paper or embellishments I painted the drawers with some distress stain. I didn't add any undercoat as you can only see the edges.

I purposely chose the papers so that the middle drawers had the flowers on them and the others 2 were matching. For the lid I have used one of the panels from the paper collection with the cockerel on and cut it to fit.....unfortunately I don't have a picture on my laptop, but I will add a picture with a top view tomorrow so that you can take a look at what I mean.

I have used the decorative border die from the Cut Mat Create collection to add some detail to the fronts of the card. I have also added one on each side.

To decorate I have added some Hobby House pearls on string and some cream lace.

Next I added the drawer handles which are also from The Hobby House.

I have of course added lot's of gorgeous sunflowers cascading them down the drawers. I have added some seed beads in the centre using Pinflair glue gel. The leaves and flourishes are of course also Heartfelt Creations.

To finish I have added some Stickles glitter - Platinum around the edges of the paper.

These drawers are gorgeous! All the beautiful samples have inspired me and I have ordered the main stamp, die and paper pack. I already have some heartfelt creations paper and it is gorgeous so couldn't resist as sunflowers are so beautiful :) x

Hi NikkiStunning, the sunflower papers are gorgeous and I love how you've used them to decorate the set of drawers. Was only able to catch one of your shows but your samples were beautifulBest wishes, Pat

Hi Nikki, this little set of draws is amazing Id love to have a go at a project like that. Seen most of your shows, just got one from this morning recorded to watch, and really enjoyed them. I put my order in last night, watching for my delivery to have a go myself now.

Morning Nikki, So glad you are enjoying your shows as much as we are enjoying watching you, your samples and demo's are fabulous.These altered drawers look stunning !! loving your embellishing.Lots of love from Patricia xx

You made a great job of the box and drawers. I have a similar set ready to decorate, but can't find the paper I want. (or at least, it only appears as two sheets in a pack of others I don't want) I'll keep looking.

Hi Nikki,Such an amazing project,,,absolutely stunning set of draws. I'm loving the sunflowers stamps....Heartfelt Creations always seem to get it just right with their products....and you always show them off at their best . Well done Nikki and you look as if you have been presenting on TV for years now.

Nikki, I just had to pop over and see what you've been up to. Everything looks so gorgeous! These little drawers are just precious, and all your added details really make them special. So proud of how you manage yourself on Create and Craft TV! You are a natural!